Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly, as well as other titles under the Momentum Media umbrella. She regularly writes about matters before the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts, the Civil and Administrative Tribunals, and the Fair Work Commission. Naomi has also published investigative pieces about the legal profession, including sexual harassment and bullying, wage disputes, and staff exoduses. You can email Naomi at: [email protected].
SA government votes in ‘momentous win’ for reproductive rights
A legal human rights group has celebrated a decision by South Australian MPs to vote in favour of creating safe access zones around abortion clinics.
BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Sep 2020
Law Society welcomes first female president, vice-president’s executive team in 87 years
For the first time since 1933, the ACT Law Society has announced its new executive committee will be led by a female president and vice-presidents.
BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Sep 2020
Victoria Police accuse RCMPI lawyers of ‘falling into error’
Counsel assisting the Lawyer X inquiry have been accused of failing to make sufficient arguments for and against their findings that several current and former Victoria ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Sep 2020
BHP secures renewable power purchase agreement in Qld
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has assisted BHP in a renewable power purchase agreement for a Queensland mining operation.
BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Sep 2020
LCA publishes best practice guide for elder financial abuse
Legal practitioners can now access a best practice guide for identifying and addressing financial elder abuse in the preparation of wills and advance planning documents
BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Sep 2020
McCabe Curwood welcomes new principal in corporate group
A new principal has joined McCabe Curwood to head up the firm’s corporate and M&A practice and enable stronger growth throughout the group.
SME LAW • Wed, 23 Sep 2020
Keolis Downer wins bid to operate Adelaide train services
Keolis Downer has succeeded in its bid to operate and maintain train services under a contract with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport in South Australia.
BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Sep 2020
Simon Overland feels ‘singled out’ by Lawyer X in new submissions
Former top cop Simon Overland has submitted that he has been singled out by Lawyer X in a “peculiar fashion” as he fights against claims that he breached police ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 22 Sep 2020
LCA concerned with ‘excessive’ offence for entering terrorism zones
Australia’s major legal body has told an inquiry about its concern over a new, potential offence that would prosecute individuals who entered a high-risk foreign conflict ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 22 Sep 2020